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Unfortunately the addition of this Lizzie plot was ill placed directly after Malva’s murder, so did not really add comic relief. I thought Bri was showing a bit of a baby bump. Remember in these clothes they don’t always show until they are quite far along. Remember Claire in Paris - one day she was in normal clothes, then all of a sudden she was huge. We only saw that little bump when she was in her shift in her bedroom. I liked this episode, apparently more than most people.

Now that I have read ahead of the show, I really miss these episode threads where we try to solve the mystery, and predict the future. I still love reading them.

There is not!

What if she thought Malva was a bad vision, like Lionel, who keeps freaking her out? Claire is recovered from being ill by now, it said it was 2 months later.

The point was he doesn’t need to say it for her to know it! I know we did see her dealing with some insecurities over the years, but I believe she knows his love & fidelity matches hers.

My take on Malva was that she wanted to replace Claire, be Claire, have a “Jamie “ who adores his wife, & Jamie is the only one on the ridge that looks wealthy.

My reading ahead has finally done exactly what I expected: left me disappointed in what should be the most exciting episode of the season. I wished I was my husband, being shocked, & asking a million questions & answering them himself since I refuse to do spoilers! Things I liked : Jamie & Claire’s chats in bed Cait’s acting Jessica’s acting( I will miss you, you’re time here was too short). I will look for her in other projects. I think she was perfectly cast here! The cliffhangerish ending in the garden! Jamie’s reaction to the accusation ( truly looked surprised, & like “this is ridiculous”). Claire ending the barn conversation with knowing Jamie was innocent because he would never turn his back on his child.❤️ Claire playing detective regarding Tom & her’s illnesses. Things that left much to be desired: the lack of seriousness that Claire was ill. Clearly no one thought she was going to die! Especially not Jamie ( The writers had to throw in his chitchat with Malva to set up her accusation because they hate subtlety🙄). I mean it came straight from the book, where we are in Claire’s POV, but I foolishly expected more. Jamie & Claire’s barn talk- why are they standing 20 feet from each other? (Is this Covid protocol?) The timeline not being clear- I hope when Claire pulled out that baby everyone realized Malva was much further along than she let on, & that Jamie most definitely could not be the father. Not that anyone should have thought that even for 1 moment! P.S. I highly doubt a woman like Claire would worry much about a haircut. Hair grows back! However I kinda liked how in her ether nightmare we saw her insecurities about her hair, age, sexiness. It was a good throwback to her insecurities about her looks when she was returning to Jamie & Frank had cheated on her.

I laughed out loud when Aelswith said she’d need a room with a view at Bebbanburg. Did Uhtred roll his eyes?

We just decided that is what we would do before the movie as well. I think I will enjoy it all again!

Yes, there has been no indication that show Fergus was a child prostitute, thank heavens!

I believe she gave birth to her son in Aug, & they filmed from Jan -June, so there will be a lot of baby bump hiding!

I would say yes, a body double was indeed needed. I think it’s just married women.

Show writers for the win! We always wanted to know how Malva knows what Jamie looks like naked. And this time when Jamie comes home Claire is the horny one! And everytime Jamie remembers Faith it brings tears to my eyes! ❤️😭

I enjoyed the season! I cried when Aethelflaed died ( although I knew it had to come), but it was my fave moment of the season. Poor Uhtred had to say goodbye to every woman he’s ever loved. Thank heavens his besties all survived all those freaking battles. And I was happy to see Hild & especially the missing son.

Regarding the filming- maybe the wider angles had something to do with Covid restrictions?

It’s been 17 years since Ardsmuir prison closed.

I think Ian did sleep with Malva in the book.

Yes, that is the reality! Ok my hubby likes it when they figure out how to make things from the future!

I chalk that up to hair in all period pieces is horrid!

They do like to remind us, like we forgot? Please!

Those are definitely different chills! 😉😂

That episode was a booklovers dream, scenes just jumping straight out of the pages! Yes, against my better judgement I finally read ahead of the show. Droughtlander was soooooo long. My hubby however was bored & scrolling on his phone, asking when the war will start? He’s going to be disappointed. Although he made 2 on target predictions- Malva is going to cause trouble, & Claire is going to be called a witch AGAIN. He was impressed that Bree invented something- he loves it when those women invent things- obviously more than her family. Roger saying “My wife is a genius” was a much needed relationship boost. I am fine with Jamie bringing home his “arousal” to Claire! And give me more boss Jamie dressing down Tom. Star of the week goes to Lauren!

Just did one episode last night! 👍🏻❤️

I think the time jump was just months from late fall to winter in the next year.

These are some of my favourite scenes as well!